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Chicago Green Card Holder Fined Under Long-Dormant Immigration Rule

A Chicago Green Card holder was fined $130 for not carrying his card, highlighting DHS’s March 2025 clarification that INA…

HUD Rule Bans FHA Loans for Non-Permanent Residents (H-1B/OPT)

Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (March 26, 2025) excludes non‑permanent residents—including H-1B and OPT holders—from FHA loans. Mandatory for FHA case numbers…

Eight Passport Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 and How to Prevent Them

Check six months’ validity and blank pages, carry spare photos and secure copies, and protect your passport from theft and…

Avoid These Eight Passport Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Abroad

Simple passport errors—damage, theft, oversharing, and expiry—are causing trip delays in 2025. Check expiry early, store passports securely, avoid lamination,…

Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025

In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing fee; green…

DHS Announces $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Under HR-1

Effective October 16, 2025, DHS will charge a $1,000 fee when parole is granted and effectuated under HR-1. The fee…

India Eligible for Italy Golden Visa: 2-Year Permit, 3-Year Renewal

Italy’s Investor Visa offers a two‑year residence permit (renewable) for one of four investments ranging from €250k to €2M. Open…

Indian Architect’s B1/B2 Visa: Honesty, Clarity, Grounded Narrative

A Hyderabad architect won a B1/B2 visa after a short interview by giving honest, concise answers that matched his DS-160.…